Overview
Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection is a cultivar of the Fritillaria genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants with elongated or strap-like foliage. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit and deciduous leaves. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is best cultivated in a sunny position. Interest is primarily in spring, with propagation possible by seed or offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fritillaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection?
Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection need?
Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Fritillaria epirotica Katura selection?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillariafritillary
- Fritillaria agrestisstink bell
- Fritillaria anhuiensis
- Fritillaria assyriacaAssyrian fritillary
- Fritillaria aureagolden fritillary
- Fritillaria brandegeei
- Fritillaria camschatcensis 'Alaska'
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
